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US Big Four: Q1 results round-up

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US Big Four: Q1 results round-up

The US Big Four have all now reported their Q1 results. The Engine Cowl summarizes the key takeaways: United Airlines leads in margin performance United Airlines was #1 for profitability with a 6.8% operating margin, up from 4.6% last year. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines delivered a remarkable turnaround, swinging

Have Southwest Airlines’ product changes been successful?

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Have Southwest Airlines’ product changes been successful?

Southwest Airlines' executives are very confident that the answer is yes.

Southwest Airlines expects no Boeing 737 MAX 7 deliveries in 2026

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Southwest Airlines expects no Boeing 737 MAX 7 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and Southwest Airlines launched the 737 MAX 7 program in 2013.

Southwest Airlines’ ambitious guidance: three takeaways from the airline’s Q4 2025 results

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Southwest Airlines’ ambitious guidance: three takeaways from the airline’s Q4 2025 results

Southwest Airlines has a bullish outlook for 2026.

Southwest Airlines to receive 18 gates at Austin Airport’s new Concourse B

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Southwest Airlines to receive 18 gates at Austin Airport’s new Concourse B

Southwest Airlines has been the largest airline at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) by a large margin.

American carriers concerned about losing slots, possibilities for Alaska or Southwest to begin flights to Dublin

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American carriers concerned about losing slots, possibilities for Alaska or Southwest to begin flights to Dublin

Dublin Airport's (DUB) 32 million passenger cap continues to anger and concern airlines on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Southwest Airlines takes EBIT hit of at least $100 million due to US government shutdown and higher fuel prices

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Southwest Airlines takes EBIT hit of at least $100 million due to US government shutdown and higher fuel prices

Southwest Airlines initially estimated an EBIT of between $600 million and $800 million in 2025, with the guidance now being revised to around $500 million.

Southwest goes on the offensive against Alaska Airlines in California

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Southwest goes on the offensive against Alaska Airlines in California

Almost all of Southwest Airlines' new flights from California are to Alaska Airlines' hubs in the PNW and Hawaii.

US airlines call to ensure that aviation does not become collateral damage amid policy disagreements

US airlines call to ensure that aviation does not become collateral damage amid policy disagreements

A4A pointed out that the FAA had $5 billion

Southwest Airlines to lease space for a lounge at Honolulu International Airport

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Southwest Airlines to lease space for a lounge at Honolulu International Airport

Southwest Airlines previously said that it would be able to share more details about its next strategic moves in early 2026.

Southwest’s Q3: higher yield helps offset lower passenger numbers

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Southwest’s Q3: higher yield helps offset lower passenger numbers

Southwest Airlines' revenue passenger numbers contracted by 2.6% YoY.

Southwest Airlines’ new seats to enter service on October 16

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Southwest Airlines’ new seats to enter service on October 16

Southwest Airlines has disclosed that its first aircraft to have the new seats installed will make its commercial debut on October 16, 2025, flying from Dallas to Houston, with the airline also planning to retrofit some of its Boeing 737-800 and 737-700 aircraft. The first aircraft to have